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Media Talk podcast: BBC3 to be axedhttps://www.theguardian.com/media/audio/2014/mar/05/media-talk-bbc3-axed
<strong>John Plunkett</strong> discusses the planned closure of the BBC's youth channel with <strong>Boyd Hilton</strong> and <strong>Helen Zaltzman</strong>. Plus, will TalkSport's Twitter boycott work?<p>Despite the recently launched campaign, <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/media/2014/mar/05/bbc3-axed-director-general-plans-tony-hall">director-general Tony Hall is planning to close BBC3</a>. <strong>John Plunkett</strong> is joined by Heat Magazine's TV editor <strong>Boyd Hilton</strong> and broadcaster and writer <strong>Helen Zaltzman</strong> to discuss the plans.</p><p>Also on the programme: six weeks after TalkSport disappeared from Twitter, chief executive of the station and UTV Media GB <strong>Scott Taunton</strong> speaks to Media Talk about his frustration at the social media company's response so far.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/media/audio/2014/mar/05/media-talk-bbc3-axed">Continue reading...</a>BBC3BBCTelevision industryTony HallTalkSportTwitterDaybreakAgatha ChristieAdvertisingNewspapers & magazinesNewspapersPage 3The SunWed, 05 Mar 2014 15:14:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/media/audio/2014/mar/05/media-talk-bbc3-axedPhotograph: BBCLittle Britain: pointing the way for BBC staff? Photograph: BBCPhotograph: BBCLittle Britain: pointing the way for BBC staff? Photograph: BBCpresented by John Plunkett and produced by Matt Hill2014-03-05T15:14:00ZMedia Talk podcast: digital radio switchover specialhttps://www.theguardian.com/media/audio/2013/dec/12/media-talk-podcast-digital-radio-switchover
Next week the government is to announce its plans for digital radio – John Plunkett and guests debate the pros and cons<p>It's D-day for digital radio on 16 December as communications minister Ed Vaizey unveils the government's policy for the medium formerly known as the wireless. Never before on the history of radio has an issue generated such debate as digital radio switchover. Will it happen? When will it happen? Should it happen? And what will Vaizey actually say? We seek to answer all these questions and more with some of the most important players in the debate in this Media Talk special.</p><p>Joining presenter John Plunkett are:</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/media/audio/2013/dec/12/media-talk-podcast-digital-radio-switchover">Continue reading...</a>Digital switchoverDigital radioRadio industryMediaRadioDigital music and audioTechnologyEd VaizeyBBCCommercial radioBauerGlobal RadioUTVTalkSportAbsolute RadioThu, 12 Dec 2013 10:01:52 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/media/audio/2013/dec/12/media-talk-podcast-digital-radio-switchoverPhotograph: DAC/AlamyMore than half of digital radio listening is to BBC stations such as 6 Music. Photograph: DAC/AlamyPhotograph: DAC/AlamyMore than half of digital radio listening is to BBC stations such as 6 Music. Photograph: DAC/Alamypresented by John Plunkett and produced by Matt Hill2013-12-12T10:01:52ZMedia Talk podcast: can Lord Hall nudge the BBC to gender equality?https://www.theguardian.com/media/audio/2013/aug/29/media-talk-bbc-gender-equality
The BBC director general surprised everyone with his announcement on local radio presenters, but can it work? <strong>John Plunkett</strong> speaks to <strong>Miranda Sawyer</strong>. Plus, <strong>Colin Murray</strong> sets the record straight on leaving MOTD2<p>Joining <strong>John Plunkett</strong> to discuss the week's media news is <a href="http://answermethis.wordpress.com/">Answer Me This</a> co-presenter <strong>Olly Mann</strong> and Media Guardian reporter <strong>Josh Halliday</strong>.</p><p>Director general Tony Hall is aiming for <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/media/2013/aug/22/bbc-management-payoffs-director-general">an equal balance of men and women on all BBC local radio breakfast shows within two years</a> – we ask broadcaster and member of <a href="http://www.soundwomen.co.uk/">Sound Women</a> <strong>Miranda Sawyer</strong> whether it's realistic and whether it's the right way to solve the problem.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/media/audio/2013/aug/29/media-talk-bbc-gender-equality">Continue reading...</a>MediaRadioBBCTelevisionTelevision industrySky LivingGuardian Edinburgh International TV Festival 2013TalkSportFootballNewspapersNewspapers & magazinesPress intrusionSky1Top of the LakeBBC1BBC2The Great British Bake OffThu, 29 Aug 2013 06:16:23 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/media/audio/2013/aug/29/media-talk-bbc-gender-equalityPhotograph: Suki Dhanda/Observer"I don’t want to wake up in 10 years’ time and feel the way I do now": Miranda Sawyer. Photograph: Suki Dhanda for the ObserverPhotograph: Suki Dhanda/Observer"I don’t want to wake up in 10 years’ time and feel the way I do now": Miranda Sawyer. Photograph: Suki Dhanda for the Observerpresented by John Plunkett and produced by Matt Hill2013-08-29T06:16:23ZMedia Talk podcast: Pollard nails ithttps://www.theguardian.com/media/audio/2012/dec/21/pollard-report-bbc-media-talk
<strong>John Plunkett </strong>and guests hail a well-written report that gets to the heart of the BBC's woes. Lord Justice Leveson take note...<p><strong><a href="https://twitter.com/johnplunkett149">John Plunkett</a></strong> is joined by <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/dansabbagh">Dan Sabbagh</a></strong>, <strong><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/profile/paulrobinson">Paul Robinson</a></strong> and <strong><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/profile/maggiebrown">Maggie Brown</a></strong> to report on <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/video/2012/dec/19/pollard-inquiry-savile-bbc-video">the Pollard report</a> into the Newsnight report. As it were.</p><p>It makes for an interesting read,<a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2012/dec/19/nick-pollard-report-leveson-bbc"> especially after Leveson</a> – but what lessons does it hold for BBC management? Are content makers at the Beeb about to get more, less or the same amount of forms to fill in?</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/media/audio/2012/dec/21/pollard-report-bbc-media-talk">Continue reading...</a>MediaPollard reportBBCJimmy SavileNewsnightBBC2BBC1TelevisionTelevision industryRadioRadio 5 LiveTalkSportAbsolute RadioNewspapers & magazinesLeveson inquiryGeorge EntwistleFri, 21 Dec 2012 12:01:46 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/media/audio/2012/dec/21/pollard-report-bbc-media-talkPhotograph: Wpa Pool/Getty ImagesNick Pollard announces findings of his report into the corporation's handling of sexual abuse allegations against former employee Jimmy Savile. Photograph: Wpa Pool/Getty ImagesPhotograph: Wpa Pool/Getty ImagesNick Pollard announces findings of his report into the corporation's handling of sexual abuse allegations against former employee Jimmy Savile. Photograph: Wpa Pool/Getty ImagesPresented by John Plunkett and produced by Matt Hill2012-12-21T12:01:46ZMedia Talk podcast: Robbie Williams is the new Status Quohttps://www.theguardian.com/media/audio/2012/nov/09/the-killing-robbie-williams-student-media-awards
The singer is the latest casualty of Radio 1's youth policy – <strong>John Plunkett</strong> discusses the future of music radio with former executive <strong>Trevor Dann</strong> and Popjustice founder <strong>Peter Robinson</strong><p>Unlike Radio 1, we play Robbie Williams' number one single Candy on this week's Media Talk and ask whether the station was right to <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2012/nov/07/radio-1-robbie-williams-snub">exclude the former Take That man from its playlist.</a></p><p>Also this week, we ask what's gone wrong with The X Factor and whether <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2012/nov/08/nadine-dorries-celebrity-westminster-discontent">Nadine Dorries deserved all that flak</a> for going on I'm a Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here!</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/media/audio/2012/nov/09/the-killing-robbie-williams-student-media-awards">Continue reading...</a>MediaThe KillingStudent media awardsTelevisionTelevision & radioTelevision industryRadioRadio 1Radio 5 LiveTalkSportThe X FactorStrictly Come DancingRobbie WilliamsRadio FestivalMichael WinterbottomChannel 4BBCFinancial TimesNewspapers & magazinesTrinity MirrorTrinity MirrorFri, 09 Nov 2012 13:04:18 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/media/audio/2012/nov/09/the-killing-robbie-williams-student-media-awardsPhotograph: Beretta/Sims / Rex Features/Rex featuresRobbie Williams entertains photographers while filming a video for his new single, in east London, this morning. Photograph: Beretta/Sims/Rex FeaturesPhotograph: Beretta/Sims / Rex Features/Rex featuresRobbie Williams entertains photographers while filming a video for his new single, in east London, this morning. Photograph: Beretta/Sims/Rex FeaturesPresented by John Plunkett and produced by Matt Hill2012-11-09T13:04:18ZMedia Talk podcast: where next for sport on the radio?https://www.theguardian.com/media/audio/2012/aug/17/media-talk-podcast-radio-sport
TalkSport's Moz Dee reveals his new international strategy and Radio 5 Live deputy controller Jonathan Wall discusses bringing more taekwondo to the station<p>It's wireless week on Media Talk as <strong><a href="http://de.twitter.com/johnplunkett149">John Plunkett</a></strong> discovers how TalkSport is going global and asks what the Olympics legacy will mean for its sporting rival, Radio 5 Live.</p><p><strong><a href="http://twitter.com/KidsCofounder/">Paul Robinson</a></strong> and <strong><a href="http://twitter.com/JoshHalliday">Josh Halliday</a></strong> are in the studio to round up the week's media stories, including <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2012/aug/14/bbc-mark-thompson-new-york-times?newsfeed=true">Mark Thompson's long-mooted departure to the New York Times</a>, <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2012/aug/16/top-gear-magazine-sales?newsfeed=true">the latest ABCs</a> and which breakfast show host doesn't know how to use their own news jingle...</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/media/audio/2012/aug/17/media-talk-podcast-radio-sport">Continue reading...</a>MediaTalkSportRadioRadio 1Radio 5 LiveFootballDC ThomsonNewspapers & magazinesMagazinesABCsPrivate EyeMark ThompsonNew York TimesFri, 17 Aug 2012 12:41:45 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/media/audio/2012/aug/17/media-talk-podcast-radio-sportPhotograph: Martin Godwin/GuardianPhotograph: Martin Godwin/GuardianPresented by John Plunkett and produced by Matt Hill2012-08-17T12:41:45ZMedia Talk: Max Mosley, Sony Awards and Eurovisionhttps://www.theguardian.com/media/audio/2011/may/13/mosley-zac-goldsmith
The team discuss Max Mosley's failed bid to create a privacy law through the European court of human rights and have all the gossip from the Sony awards<p>Media Talk this week features John Plunkett and James Robinson joining Matt Wells to discuss Max Mosley's crusade to Strasbourg and the ongoing battles over various superinjunctions.</p><p>We've also been at the Sony awards and have interviews with Chris Evans, Jeremy Vine and Jenni Murray. Back in the studio, the pod discuss all the winners and losers and what TalkSport's victory tells us about the future of commercial radio.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/media/audio/2011/may/13/mosley-zac-goldsmith">Continue reading...</a>Max MosleyZac GoldsmithChris EvansTalkSportRadio 5 LiveThe ApprenticeEurovisionFri, 13 May 2011 12:33:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/media/audio/2011/may/13/mosley-zac-goldsmithPhotograph: Rui Vieira/PAMax Mosley, whose campaign for tighter privacy laws followed revelations about his sex life in the News of the World. Photograph: Rui Vieira/PAPhotograph: Rui Vieira/PAMax Mosley, whose campaign for tighter privacy laws followed revelations about his sex life in the News of the World. Photograph: Rui Vieira/PAMatt Wells2011-05-13T12:33:00ZMedia Talk podcast: Radio 5 Live, phone hacking, and Simon Cowellhttps://www.theguardian.com/media/audio/2011/apr/15/media-talk-podcast
The panel discuss concerns over Radio 5 Live's level of news output. Plus, another arrest in the phone-hacking investigation, and is Simon Cowell about to quit the X Factor?<p><strong><a href="http://www.twitter.com/matthewwells">Matt Wells </a></strong>welcomes<strong><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/profile/maggiebrown"> Maggie Brown</a></strong> and <strong><a href="http://www.twitter.com/johnplunkett149">John Plunkett </a></strong>back to the studio for this <strong>Media Talk</strong>.</p><p>We begin by looking at the BBC, in particular its news output. The BBC Trust has found that <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2011/apr/15/radio-5-talksport-complaint">TalkSport's owner UTV does have legitimate cause for concern about how much news is broadcast on Radio 5 Live</a>. Meanwhile,<a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2011/apr/13/bbc-world-service-cuts-mps"> MPs are lobbying to reverse the cuts at the BBC World Service</a>, while head of news <a href="http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;cd=5&amp;ved=0CDwQqQIwBA&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.guardian.co.uk%2Fmedia%2F2011%2Fapr%2F12%2Fbbc-news-helen-boaden&amp;rct=j&amp;q=guardian%20helen%20baoden&amp;ei=Xw6oTba5I4up8APO3ZWnBg&amp;usg=AFQjCNEvHgX-04GGeabUoGJJ4NxLM3QDjQ&amp;cad=rja">Helen Boaden has criticised the culture of jetting out big-name presenters to major news stories</a>. What do this all say about the governance at the corporation?</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/media/audio/2011/apr/15/media-talk-podcast">Continue reading...</a>MediaBBCRadio 5 LiveTalkSportBBC World ServiceSimon CowellPhone hackingNews of the WorldThe X FactorNewspapersNewspapers & magazinesNational newspapersPress intrusionFri, 15 Apr 2011 11:01:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/media/audio/2011/apr/15/media-talk-podcastPhotograph: Public domainPhotograph: Public domainPresented by Matt Wells and produced by Ben Green2011-04-15T11:01:00ZMedia Talk podcast: The AOL/HuffPo deal, Radio 4, and TalkSporthttps://www.theguardian.com/media/audio/2011/feb/11/media-talk-podcast-huffington-post-aol-radio-4
The Huffington Post is sold to AOL. Plus, Richard Keys and Andy Gray join TalkSport, and Radio 4 is told to target younger listeners<p><strong>Matt Wells</strong> has <strong><a href="http://www.twitter.com/sabbagh">Dan Sabbagh </a></strong>and <strong><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/profile/maggiebrown">Maggie Brown</a></strong>; in the pod for another edition of <strong>Media Talk</strong>.</p><p>We start by analysing <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/richard-adams-blog/2011/feb/07/huffington-post-sale-aol-ariana">AOL's $315m takeover of the Huffington Post</a>. Dan belives the deal marks the future of news, but <strong><a href="http://www.twitter.com/jemimakiss">Jemima Kiss</a></strong>, who joins us on the phone, thinks it's going to be an unmitigated disaster. AOL, after all, <a href="www.guardian.co.uk/technology/.../aol-buys-huffington-post-timeline">has form here</a>.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/media/audio/2011/feb/11/media-talk-podcast-huffington-post-aol-radio-4">Continue reading...</a>Huffington PostAOLArianna HuffingtonBBCRadio 4TalkSportRichard KeysAndy GrayBig BrotherChannel 5Fri, 11 Feb 2011 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/media/audio/2011/feb/11/media-talk-podcast-huffington-post-aol-radio-4Photograph: Public DomainCasting modesty aside...aren't we brilliant...Photograph: Public DomainCasting modesty aside...aren't we brilliant...Presented by Matt Wells and produced by Ben Green2011-02-11T07:00:00ZMedia Talk: City AM makes a profit, Sky Atlantic in focushttps://www.theguardian.com/media/audio/2010/oct/07/media-city-am-sky-atlantic
Allister Heath, City AM's editor, tells Matt Wells how the financial freesheet makes print pay. The team also discuss plans for the new Sky Atlantic channel showing US imports, and the closure of 4iP. Plus there's plenty on Gamu-gate and Russell Brand's return to radio<p>In this week's Media Talk, Matt Wells is joined by Steve Ackerman,<br>managing director of Somethin' Else and Media Guardian editor Jane<br>Martinson to discuss the week's top media stories.</p><p>The City AM editor, Allister Heath, tells Matt how the freesheet has managed to make print pay, as it has turned in its first profit in the first six months of the year.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/media/audio/2010/oct/07/media-city-am-sky-atlantic">Continue reading...</a>City AMFree newspapersNewspapersSky plcChannel 4Digital mediaTechnology startupsAudiobooSachsgateLesley DouglasTalkSportChris EvansChris MoylesIndependent production companiesBBC Salford moveAbsolute RadioMediaTelevision & radioCultureTechnologyPoliticsRadio industryFri, 08 Oct 2010 07:34:15 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/media/audio/2010/oct/07/media-city-am-sky-atlanticPhotograph: WebCity AM Friday 14 May 2009Photograph: WebCity AM Friday 14 May 2009Presented by Matt Wells and produced by Scott Cawley2010-10-08T07:34:15ZMedia Talk podcast: News of the World phone-hacking scandal returns to parliamenthttps://www.theguardian.com/media/audio/2010/sep/10/media-talk-podcast-news-of-the-world-phone-hacking
Labour MP Tom Watson calls for the media to be made more accountable. Plus, Daybreak begins on ITV; the sorry line-up for the new series of Strictly; and Sarah Kennedy leaves Radio 2<p>On this week's <strong>Media Talk</strong>, <strong><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/profile/matthewwells">Matt Wells</a></strong> welcomes <strong><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/profile/stephenbrook">Stephen Brook</a></strong> and TalkSport programme director <strong><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2008/apr/07/radio">Moz Dee</a></strong> to the pod.</p><p>We start by discussing the media story that just won't go away: the News of the World phone-hacking scandal. Labour MP <strong><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/profile/tomwatson">Tom Watson</a></strong> tells us why he hopes a new inquiry will lead to a clampdown on the press.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/media/audio/2010/sep/10/media-talk-podcast-news-of-the-world-phone-hacking">Continue reading...</a>MediaNewspapers & magazinesPhone hackingNews of the WorldAndy CoulsonNewspapersNews UKRupert MurdochConservativesBBCStrictly Come DancingSarah KennedyRadio 2TalkSportITV plcDaybreakAdrian ChilesChristine BleakleyTop GearFri, 10 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/media/audio/2010/sep/10/media-talk-podcast-news-of-the-world-phone-hackingPhotograph: Peter SherrardMobile phone Photograph: Peter SherrardPhotograph: Peter SherrardMobile phone Photograph: Peter SherrardPresented by Matt Wells and produced by Ben Green2010-09-10T07:00:00ZMedia Talk podcast: ITV, Sky and the silly seasonhttps://www.theguardian.com/media/audio/2010/aug/05/media-talk-podcast-itv-sky-adrian-van-klaveren
ITV's new make-or-break business model; the BBC's Adrian van Klaveren opts not to move to Salford; commerical radio's triumph in the Rajars; and why is August always the silly season?<p><strong><a href="http://www.twitter.com/SDBrook">Stephen Brook</a></strong> is in the presenter's chair for this week's <strong>Media Talk</strong>, ably assisted by <strong><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/profile/maggiebrown">Maggie Brown</a></strong> and <strong><a href="http://www.twitter.com/busfield">Steve Busfield</a></strong>.</p><p>We begin by analysing a tale of two broadcasters. First, ITV chief executive Adam Crozier has outlined his channel's online and pay-TV strategy, while over at BSkyB, bosses are looking to snap up more first-class US drama.<br>But which would you pay to watch: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_H1H1hTsFg">Ant and Dec</a>, or Mad Men and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--z4YzxlT8o">Breaking Bad</a>?</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/media/audio/2010/aug/05/media-talk-podcast-itv-sky-adrian-van-klaveren">Continue reading...</a>MediaITV plcSky plcBBCRadio 5 LiveRajarsChris EvansPeter SalmonTalkSportAbsolute RadioNaomi CampbellAdam CrozierCommercial radioMad MenBBC Salford moveFri, 06 Aug 2010 06:00:08 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/media/audio/2010/aug/05/media-talk-podcast-itv-sky-adrian-van-klaverenPhotograph: Rex FeaturesITV Logo Photograph: Rex Features/Rex FeaturesPhotograph: Rex FeaturesITV Logo Photograph: Rex Features/Rex FeaturesPresented by Stephen Brook and produced by Ben Green2010-08-06T06:00:08ZMedia Talk: David Laws, and the World Cup summerhttps://www.theguardian.com/media/audio/2010/jun/03/media-talk-podcast-david-laws-world-cup
So much for the new politics - what does the David Laws saga tell us about the attitude of the press towards the new coalition? Plus, TalkSport programme director Moz Dee on his station's World Cup schedule<p><strong><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/profile/mattwells">Matt Wells</a> </strong>is joined in the studio by <strong><a href="http://www.beehivecity.com">Dan Sabbagh</a></strong> and <strong><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/profile/paulrobinson">Paul Robinson</a></strong> for this week's <strong>Media Talk</strong>. </p><p>We begin by looking at the David Laws saga. So much for the new politics - it took less than three weeks for the first minister to resign from the coalition, following revelations about the now former Treasury secretary's expenses (and private life). Political commentator <strong><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/profile/jennirussell">Jenni Russell </a></strong>gives her thoughts.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/media/audio/2010/jun/03/media-talk-podcast-david-laws-world-cup">Continue reading...</a>MediaDavid LawsTalkSportRadio industryITV plcBBCWorld Cup 2010Radio 4Mark DamazerEurovisionWorld CupThu, 03 Jun 2010 17:02:50 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/media/audio/2010/jun/03/media-talk-podcast-david-laws-world-cupPhotograph: Alastair Grant/PATreasury chief secretary David Laws has apologised and said he will pay back the money involved. Photograph: Alastair Grant/PAPhotograph: Alastair Grant/PATreasury chief secretary David Laws has apologised and said he will pay back the money involved. Photograph: Alastair Grant/PAMatt Wells2010-06-03T17:02:50Z